PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF REGION IV, CHIEF ELECTED OFFICIALS MEETING REGION IV, CHIEF ELECTED OFFICIALS The Region IV, Chief Elected Officials will meet on: Friday, November 6, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. (MDT) at Mesilla Town Hall 2231 Avenida de Mesilla Mesilla, NM 88046 To join the meeting by phone, dial: (346) 248-7799, then enter Meeting ID: 828 2495 0775 To join the meeting online via Zoom, go to: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82824950775 Copies of the agenda can be obtained at...

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF MONITORING / PERFORMANCE COMMITTEE MEETING SOUTHWESTERN AREA WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD The Monitoring / Performance Committee for The Southwestern Area Workforce Development Board will meet on Monday, November 2, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. (MDT) at Mesilla Town Hall 2231 Avenida de Mesilla Mesilla, NM 88046 To join the meeting by phone, dial (346) 248-7799, then enter Meeting ID: 818 8516 8102 To join the meeting online via Zoom, go to https://us02web.z

America's Job Center New Mexico will be closed on Monday October 12, 2026. Visit our website to connect with your nearest America's Job Center: www.EmployNM.com/offices

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), a time to recognize the contributions of workers with disabilities and highlight the importance of inclusive employment opportunities. The Region IV Chief Elected Officials have signed a proclamation recognizing October 2026 as Disability Employment Awareness Month in the Southwestern Workforce Development Region. This year’s NDEAM theme, “Celebrating Value and Talent,” emphasizes the skills, abilities, and co

America's Job Center New Mexico connects employers with career seekers. View the Unemployment Insurance & Job Seeker Assistance schedule below and stop by to meet the region's workforce experts to learn what services are available to you. Dates and/or times may change. Please check back for the latest information. Are you a job seeker? Do you know about the New Mexico Jobs Online System (NM JOBS)? This is the State website where employers all over New Mexico post their job va

America's Job Center New Mexico connects employers with career seekers. View the Unemployment Insurance & Job Seeker Assistance schedule below and stop by to meet the region's workforce experts to learn what services are available to you. Dates and/or times may change. Please check back for the latest information. Are you a job seeker? Do you know about the New Mexico Jobs Online System (NMJOBS)? This is the State website where employers all over New Mexico post their job vac

Southwestern Area Workforce Development Board Youth and Young Adult Committee Meeting Agenda Mesilla Community Center 2251 Calle de Santiago Mesilla, NM 88046 To join the meeting by phone, dial (346) 248-7799, then enter Meeting ID: 879 2890 9330 To join the meeting online via Zoom, go to: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87928909330 Tuesday, September 22, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. (MDT) Ms. Debbie Schoonover—Chair Ms. Cassie Arias-Ward—Vice-Chair I. Call to Order II. Welcome III.

For Immediate Release September 9, 2026 Contact: Stacy Johnston Communications & Marketing Director 505.250.3926 State highlights free job help as new Medicaid work rules approach America's Job Center New Mexico offers job search, training, and career help at no cost ALBUQUERQUE – As new federal Medicaid work requirements threaten to squeeze household budgets in 2027, the New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions is highlighting free job-search and training services avail

Joint Meeting of the Region IV, Chief Elected Officials and the Southwestern Area Workforce Development Board Joint Meeting Agenda Grant County Veterans Memorial Business & Conference Center 3031 Highway 180 East Silver City, NM 88062 To join the meeting by phone, dial (346) 248-7799, then enter Meeting ID: 834 2320 8544 To join the meeting online via Zoom, go to: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83423208544 Thursday, September 17, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. (MDT) Commissioner Chris Ponce

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULT COMMITTEE MEETING SOUTHWESTERN AREA WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD The Youth and Young Adult Committee for The Southwestern Area Workforce Development Board will meet on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. (MDT) at Mesilla Community Center 2251 Calle de Santiago Mesilla, NM 88046 To join the meeting by phone, dial (346) 248-7799, then enter Meeting ID: 879 2890 9330 To join the meeting online via Zoom, go to https://us02web

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF JOINT CEO / SAWDB BOARD MEETING REGION IV, CHIEF ELECTED OFFICIALS AND SOUTHWESTERN AREA WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD The Region IV, Chief Elected Officials and the Southwestern Area Workforce Development Board will meet on: Thursday, September 17, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. (MDT) at Grant County Veterans Memorial Business & Conference Center 3031 Highway 180 East Silver City, NM 88062 To join the meeting by phone, dial (346) 248-7799, then enter Meeting ID:

America's Job Center New Mexico will close at 12 PM on Friday, September 4, 2026, and will be closed on Monday, September 7, 2026. Visit our website to connect with your nearest America's Job Center: www.EmployNM.com/offices

REQUEST FOR PUBLIC COMMENT SOUTHWESTERN AREA WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD WORKFORCE INNOVATION AND OPPORTUNITY ACT PROPOSED FOUR-YEAR PLAN MODIFICATIONS The Southwestern Area Workforce Development Board hereby gives notice that the Board seeks public input on its proposed Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Four-Year Plan Modifications for 2024-2027. Interested individuals may submit written comments to the attention of Glory Juarez, WIOA Administrator, Southwest

America's Job Center in Las Cruces will be closed from 12PM to 1PM on Thursday, August 27, 2026. Visit our website to connect with your nearest America's Job Center: www.EmployNM.com/offices

America's Job Center in Truth or Consequences will be closed today, Thursday, August 27, 2026. For workforce assistance, please contact our Las Cruces office at 575-524-6250. View our other locations to connect with another America's Job Center: www.EmployNM.com/offices

America's Job Center in Truth or Consequences will be closed today, Wednesday, August 26, 2026. For workforce assistance, please contact our Las Cruces office at 575-524-6250. View our other locations to connect with another America's Job Center: www.EmployNM.com/offices

Southwestern Area Workforce Development Board Special Executive Committee Meeting Agenda Mesilla Community Center 2251 Calle de Santiago Mesilla, NM 88046 To join the meeting by phone, dial (346) 248-7799, then enter Meeting ID: 834 0583 7117 To join the meeting online via Zoom, go to: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83405837117 Friday, August 28, 2026, at 3:30 p.m. (MDT) Ms. Jacqueline Fryar—Chair vacant—Vice-Chair I. Call to Order II. Welcome III. Roll Call and Abstention

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF SPECIAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING SOUTHWESTERN AREA WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD The Executive Committee for The Southwestern Area Workforce Development Board will meet on Friday, August 28, 2026, at 3:30 p.m. (MDT) at Mesilla Community Center 2251 Calle de Santiago Mesilla, NM 88046 To join the meeting by phone, dial (346) 248-7799, then enter Meeting ID: 834 0583 7117 To join the meeting online via Zoom, go to https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8340583711

America's Job Center in Las Cruces will be closed from 12PM to 1PM on Monday, August 24, 2026. Visit our website to connect with your nearest America's Job Center: www.EmployNM.com/offices

America's Job Center in Deming will be closed from 12:30PM to 1:30PM on Friday, August 28, 2026, for a staff luncheon. Visit our website to connect with your nearest America's Job Center: www.EmployNM.com/offices